About me:
Welcome to Gonzo Dog! Or what I refer to as “The Cute and Complicated Club.” Because our dogs are cute, which makes it hard to set boundaries and can lead to some complicated issues!
Science-based, rewards-based training is a wonderful way to bond with your dog and learn how to replace behavior you don't want to see with behavior you do – which in turn makes everyone’s life easier.
I am an insured CPDT-KA Certified trainer with over a decade of experience working with all types of breeds and issues, so bring them all! I personally work with both you and your dog(s) in their environment to target everything from puppy training and basic skills to longer term, more persistent behavioral issues using force-free, positive reinforcement methods (so no prong/choke chains, shock collars, etc.) that get results!
I specialize in anxiety, fear, fear-based aggression, stranger danger issues, resource guarding and leash reactivity, with experience training deaf/blind dogs, senior pups, transitioning rescues and a host of other things.
In addition to the knowledge and experience I bring, I also bring compassion and empathy. This stuff is hard! The last thing you need is some condescending trainer barking orders at you and making you feel like a failure. I strive to communicate with my humans as gently and patiently as I communicate with my dogs, aiming to make training a fun and positive experience for everyone!
You're about to make a lifetime investment:
I’m going to teach you how to train your dog.
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communicate with your dog in a way they can understand
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learn to read their body language
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create healthy boundaries to get you unstuck
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build their confidence and communication
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learn skills that you can use to teach them nearly anything
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gain professional outside perspective on behavioral issues/modification
Contact me today to set up a consultation and let me know what I can do to build a more harmonious relationship between you and your dog!
Fun Fact: the name Gonzo Dog was inspired by my favorite author, Hunter S. Thompson.